Top Spiritual Gurus in India Who are Changing the Society for Good
India is a land of divinity. The world unanimously has recognised India as a spiritual supremo, so much so that, the entire world celebrates World Yoga Day on the 21st of June every year. Indian culture is laid on the foundation of its beliefs and values. An understanding that spirituality comes from realization, an understanding of the self and that of the surroundings. Humans are here for a purpose that is more blissful than the material gains we enjoy. However, the purpose is often lost into oblivion and these divine spiritual leaders are the only ones who remember it. They are in a constant endeavour to help the community realise their efforts and find their true calling in life. The Indian territory has always been flooded with such great personalities. From Swami Vivekananda to Srila Prabhupada, Ram Krishna Param Hansa to Osho, India has witnessed these eternal personalities. The following list shows the top spiritual gurus of recent times inspiring millions of mortals to realise their true self.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
This Indian spiritual leader is a renowned personality around the globe. His beliefs and values are appreciated and respected and he is regarded as an inspirational leader. Sri Sri founded The Art of Living Foundation, a volunteer-based NGO to socially support people. Alongside he established ‘International Association for Human Values’ which is rooted in Geneva and aims to foster global values. He believes spirituality is something that intensifies human values of love and compassion. It is not zeroed to one particular religion or culture. Sri Sri emphasises on the question of ‘Who Am I’ and tries seeking an answer for the same. He vows to build a stress-free and violence-free world. His programs are widely attended and regarded. Sri Sri is one of the top Spiritual Gurus in the world.
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Jaya Kishori
Jaya Kishori is a renowned storyteller, life coach, and spiritual motivational speaker who embarked on her spiritual journey at the tender age of seven. Raised in a deeply spiritual environment, Jaya’s early exposure to divine stories and the values taught by her family fueled her passion for spiritualism. This passion naturally evolved into her becoming a respected spiritual orator and motivational speaker.
As a spiritual motivational speaker, Jaya is dedicated to instilling faith, positivity, and confidence in those who need it most. Her mission is to guide individuals toward a path of success, inner peace, and fulfillment. Jaya emphasizes the importance of family and good parenting as the cornerstone for raising capable, successful, and compassionate human beings. With her unique ability to make spiritual teachings accessible and relatable, Jaya Kishori inspires people of all ages, helping them find purpose and direction in their lives.
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Dalai Lama
Following the legacy of Dalai Lama who are important monks of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, Tenzin Gyatso follows the 14th in the line of the legacy. Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibet uprising. He lives currently in India as a refugee. A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Lama has traveled across the globe speaking about economics, welfare along with various topics of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist teachings. He is best known for teaching the Kalachakra tantra which he confers to a large audience. Dalai Lama is a well-known identity across the globe.
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BK Shivani
Shivani Verma popularly known as Sister Shivani is a Brahma Kumaris teacher at the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. She is indulged in motivational courses and public seminars. She increasingly gained popularity since 2007 with the show Awakening with Brahma Kumaris which aired on the Aastha channel. An electronic engineer, Shivani is married and runs a software business with his husband in Gurgaon. Bhrama Kumari Shivani believes meditation is the key to the answers one is looking for. She preaches the upliftment of the soul from that of the mind. She is a goodwill ambassador of the World Psychiatric Association.
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Swami Sukhabodhananda
Swami Sukhabodhananda, the founder and Chairman of Prasanna Trust, is a renowned spiritual keynote speaker known for his ability to bridge ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western insights. Often referred to as the “Corporate Guru,” he has made a significant impact by applying spiritual teachings to the corporate world, making him a sought-after motivational speaker.
His transformative education programs are tailored for both individual self-management and the effective management of large-scale corporate institutions, including sectors like banking, finance, industry, armed forces, and police. Swami Sukhabodhananda has even served as a sports psychology coach for the Indian Premier League cricket team, the Delhi Daredevils, and frequently conducts in-house workshops for leading corporate executives.
As a best-selling author with over 1 million books sold and more than 110 titles in various languages, Swami Sukhabodhananda continues to inspire many. His books, “Oh, Mind Relax Please!” and “Oh, Life Relax Please!” are Indian bestsellers and have been translated into multiple languages.
Known for his unique blend of humor and effective storytelling, Swami Sukhabodhananda was voted the #1 speaker in the “Who Talks Best” poll by The Times of India and ranked among the top 5 exponents of spiritual knowledge by The Week magazine. Whether you are seeking a spiritual keynote speaker or a motivational speaker to inspire and uplift, Swami Sukhabodhananda’s insights offer profound value.
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Swami Gyanvatsal
Regarded as a powerful orator, Swami Gyanvatsal is a motivational speaker from Akshardham, Swami Narayan Mandir. Swaminarayan Sanstha is a spiritual, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service. He is a mechanical engineer and travels around the world as a guest speaker. He has held seminars in Europe, Canada, America and spoken about everything from ethics to stress management to being smart managers. Swami Ji regards ethics as of the utmost importance, Swamiji holds influence upon his listeners.
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Gauranga Das
Gauranga Das is a distinguished spiritual motivational speaker, keynote speaker, Bhakti Shastri, and Monk. As the Divisional Director of ISKCON’s Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV) in Mumbai, Gauranga Das combines his profound spiritual insights with a modern approach to mindfulness, sustainability, and social welfare. An IIT Bombay graduate, he is a passionate advocate for sustainability and climate action, and he plays a pivotal role in enhancing leadership effectiveness within ISKCON’s global network of temples and communities.
Under his leadership, Govardhan Ecovillage, founded by Radhanath Swami Maharaj, has earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Award in 2017. Gauranga Das has successfully secured GEV’s accreditation with multiple United Nations bodies such as UNEP, UNCCD, ECOSOC, and CBD, and he serves as UNEP’s Faith for Earth Counsellor on behalf of ISKCON.
Gauranga Das is a sought-after keynote speaker, having delivered impactful talks at TEDx events and leading corporations such as Intel, Salesforce, and Google. His speaking topics include social impact, self-transformation, and spiritual foundation, making him a powerful voice in the realm of spiritual and motivational speaking. He also inaugurated the Govardhan Annakshetra program at GEV, aimed at distributing free sanctified food to pilgrims and villagers in Palghar district.
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Sadhvi Ritambhara
A member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Sadhvi is a Hindu political activist and religious preacher. She is known for her narration of Ram Katha and other Hindi scriptures in India and abroad. Sadhvi founded Param Shakti Peeth for philanthropic because and to ignite devotion in women. She is said to have attained Nirvana at the early age of 16.
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Sadhguru
Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru needs no introduction. He is amongst the top 50 most powerful Indians according to India Today magazine. It is not just the millions of views and engagement his videos get online, but the amount of social acti
vity being done by him through the ISHA foundation that differentiates him.
The tremendous work is done by him through Rally for Rivers, Gramotsavam (Rural Games Festival), Education, Plantation, Agriculture, Ecology, Yoga, Spirituality, Mental Health, Bike rally to understand native Americans and various other activities, has brought in a sea of change in millions of lives. In 2021, he has launched a campaign, ‘Free Tamil Nadu Temples’ and is pushing political leaders of the state to commit to the same before the Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections.
He is so popular on YouTube that he is also called a ‘YouTube Guru’! His daily wisdom on Twitter is eagerly awaited and read by millions every day.
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Baba Ramdev
Baba Ramdev, also known as Swami Ramdev, is an Indian Yogi, well known Globally as a leading Ayurveda and Yoga Guru. He is credited for taking Yoga and Ayurveda to the masses through TV programs and public events. He is estimated to have touched more than 10 crores (100 million) people and enjoys a mass following worldwide.
Baba Ramdev along with Acharya Balakrishna started an ayurvedic FMCG company called ‘Patanjali Ayurvedic’ in 2006. Its rapid growth made Patanjali Ayurvedic one of the top companies in India with a net worth of has a net worth of ₹43,932 crores (US$6.1 billion) as of 2018. It employs about 2,00,000 people and has become a household name in India.
Baba Ramdev’s life itself inspires millions, as it’s a classic rag to riches story. Even after coming from a very humble background and not having a formal education, through his sheer determination and hard work he positively impacted millions of lives. Many allegations and adversaries couldn’t stop him from achieving his goals. He is surely the one to follow and get inspired.
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Mata Amritanandamayi
Mātā Amritānandamayī, also fondly known as Amma, is an Indian Hindu spiritual leader, guru, and humanitarian, who is revered as the hugging saint by her followers. Her humanitarian work has served millions over the years, mainly covering the aspects of Food, Shelter, Healthcare, Livelihood, Education, Disaster Relief, and Environmental Protection.
Mata Amritanandamayi is the founder and chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, which is ranked as the 4th Best Indian University in 2020 by NIRF, Govt of India. More than 20,250 students study in the university, which is spread across 6 campuses in 4 states. It is also amongst the Top 200 in The World University Ranking. University is known for research, especially focusing on innovations that can empower the poor.
Mata Amritanandamayi showed compassion and love for the less privileged from a young age. In spite of coming from a poor family, she used to give away whatever little they had to the poor and needy. She also began to spontaneously embrace people to comfort them in their sorrow and she has embraced more than 33 million people in the last 30 years. She continues to serve millions through her spiritual and social activities.
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